It's officially summer — and what better pastime than to sit back in a dark, cool theatre and relish a good old-fashioned murder mystery?

The Hollow takes place in post-World War II Britain, a nation under financial strain where even the wealthy are feeling the pinch. Against this backdrop, the Angkatell family gathers for a reunion; the perfect environment for power struggles, rekindled grudges, and secret dalliances that expose the ugly truth behind aristocratic grace. As each character desperately seeks validation, their clashing ambitions make everyone look capable of murder.

Christie's real subject, though, is the quiet desperation beneath comfort. Each character looks outward for what can only be found within: an actress who needs admiration to feel real, an heir who mistakes companionship for purpose, a matriarch so bored by her own life that she finds murder fascinating. They are all, in their own ways, hollow.

Christie never moralizes, and neither will we. But if this play leaves you with a question worth sitting with, let it be this: what does it cost a person to build a life around the pursuit of people, places or things? And when that life is threatened, what are we truly capable of?

Mariah Reed ,

Director

 

Agatha Christie is synonymous with crime mysteries, and she is a masterclass in storytelling, so it’s no surprise that “The Hollow” is a theatrical experience rooted in a classic world we all can recognize, but that, in many ways, can feel foreign. In Dramaturgy, we consider all aspects of the text and the audience's experience, often drawing on research and historical context. In “The Hollow,” we enter an English Country estate overgrown with foliage and in decline due to the family’s post-WWII realities. Christie’s subtext is rich with engaging the hollowness of each character, and it all comes to a head when sudden death gives us a glimpse of life's frailty and how our present worries have no bearing in the end. Digging into the realities of this very specific world, this artistic team has taken it upon themselves to immerse themselves in this story and present it with authenticity, inviting us into a world that, ironically, is so alive with death.

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Asst. Director/Dramaturg

Gretchen Suárez-Peña

Casey Venema (Henrietta Angkatell)

Sadie Corley ( Gerda Cristow)

Jonathan Leslie Palmer ( Sir Henry Angkatell) is an MFA Acting student at Florida Atlantic University, where he recently appeared as Caliban in Tempest and Tartuffe in Tartuffe . He holds a BA in Drama from Morehouse College. An award-winning spoken word artist, Jonathan especially appreciates the comedic timing and accent used in this play. He lovingly dedicates this performance to his mother and father.

Karen Cohen (Lady Lucy Angkatell) is a graduate student pursuing a Master of Fine Arts in Performance at FAU. Favorite roles at FAU include Cookie in Rumors, Katherine Blake in Freaky Friday, and Ruth in The Pirates of Penzance. Regional credits: Clara in Memphis, Maggie Jones in 42nd Street, and Molly MacGregor in The Full Monty (LPAC); Nun/Ensemble in Sister Act (MNM); Steffy in I Ought to Be in Pictures (WBTC); and Fräulein Kost in Cabaret (PPTOPA). Karen previously worked as a drama teacher and has directed many student productions, including Willy Wonka, Shrek, Seussical, and The Wizard of Oz. She holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Secondary Education and English from La Salle University in her hometown of Philadelphia, PA, though she has lived in South Florida for over 20 years. Outside of the theater, Karen enjoys New York Times word games and traveling with her husband and three children.

Carson Carter (John Cristow) 

Isabel Shiver (Midge Harvey) is a BFA Musical Theatre student at FAU and is thrilled to be making her FAU debut as Midge Harvey inThe Hollow. She has previously played Lina Lamont inSingin' in the Rain, Dorothy inThe Wizard of Oz,and Liesl von Trapp inThe Sound of Music. She is incredibly grateful to her amazing directors, cast, and crew for being so kind and teaching her so much. She would like to thank her family for their love and support, and the Lord for all the blessings in her life. 

Cameron Beach (Gudgeon)

Kerwin Cyriaque (Edward Angkatell) is a sophomore BFA in Performance and is terribly excited for this brilliant production. His other FAU acting credits include: The Tempest (Ferdinand), Pirates of Penzance (Police), The Frankenstein Project (Percy Shelly), Firebringer (Clark). He hopes you love the show!

Katalin Rezola (Doris)  is a junior BFA Performance Major and is very excited to be a part of her 2and FAU Production. She was last seen in The Possibilities. She hopes you enjoy the show! 

Libby McDonald (Veronica Crane) is a Musical Theatre BFA going into her senior year here at FAU. She was previosly seen in By Any Other Name (Helena), 1776 (James Wilson), Frozen (Elsa), and The Lightening Thief (Annabeth). She hopes you enjoy the show! 

Adler Monpremier (Inspector Colquhoun) is a junior BFA in Theatre Performance and is so excited to be in his first FAU main stage production. Originally from Naples, Florida, Adler has been making his way through the South Florida Theatre scene. Some of his favorite recent roles have been Hunchback of Notre Dame (Frollo), Sweeney Todd (Ensemble), and 42nd Street (Ensemble). 

Jakari Dozié (Detective Sergeant Penny) is a second-year MFA candidate from Miami, Florida. He earned his B.A in Theatre Performance from Florida A&M University in 2024. His FAU credits include, The Frankenstein Project, Rumors, Freaky Friday: The Musical, Tartuffe and The Tempest. This production marks Jakari’s final performance at FAU before graduating in August 2026. He is grateful for the growth, friendships, and artistic experiences that have shaped his time here. He would also like to thank his family, friends, mentors, and fellow artists for their unwavering support throughout his journey.

Lumivel Ramos (Female U/S)  proudly representing Port St. Lucie County, is entering her Senior year as a B.A. Theatre major and is thrilled to be apart of her second Mainstage Production at FAU. Her acting credits include The Tempest (Gonzalo), BUTC’s Evermore High (Fairy Godmother) and Happiness Gym at TheatreLab (FAU). She is thrilled to be learning so much from this production, and hopes you enjoy the show!

Cesar Rodriguez (Male U/S) is a junior Theatre major with a minor in Acting for the Camera at Florida Atlantic University. Previous FAU credits include The Pirates of Penzance (Run Crew), as well as shop work for Freaky Friday, Rumors, and Tartuffe. He has also appeared in several student film projects. Cesar is grateful for the opportunity to be part of this production and hopes you enjoy the show!

Kaz Ward (Voiceover) 

Agatha Christie:  Born in Torquay, England in 1890,  Agatha Christie  is the best-selling novelist of all time. With over one billion books sold in English and another billion in over 100 languages, she is outsold only by the Bible and Shakespeare. She wrote 80 crime novels and collections of short stories, over 25 plays (including  The Mousetrap , the world’s longest running play), and six novels under the pseudonym Mary Westmacott. Her first novel,  The Mysterious Affair at Styles , introduced the world to the Belgian detective Hercule Poirot, followed a decade later by the shrewd and often-underestimated Miss Marple.

Sophia Pyles (Lighting Designer) is a BFA in Technology and Design. This is the first mainstage at FAU that Sophia has been a lighting designer for FAU. She has been designing for 5 years now and is excited to showcase a design here for the first time. She was the lighting designer for the BUTC Show: 10 Ways to Survive a Zombie Apocalypse. She hopes to get certified in Pyro next summer and become a Pyrotechnics Manager!

Khyen Nelson (Sound Designer) is a junior BA Theatre Studies major and is happy to be a part of his second production at FAU. He is the Vice President of the BUTC here at FAU. He has been the ASM and Sound Designer for many BUTC shows as well as A1 for Tartuffe. He hopes you adore the show!

Hannabelle Horace (Hair & Makeup Designer) is a Senior BFA Performance student at FAU. This is her first time doing hair and makeup design for a theatrical performance, and she is very excited to show her work. Her credits include Rumors (Officer) and Pirates of Penzance(Female Understudy). She hopes that you enjoy the first production of Summer Rep 2026!

Hailey McDonough (Stage Manager) is an upcoming Senior in the Musical Theatre BFA. This show is her production Capstone. She has performed in many FAU productions including Firebringer (Emberly), Xanadu (Andrew Sister/ Dance Captain) and 1776 (Dr Lyman Hall). She is so excited because this is her first time Stage Managing. She hopes you enjoy The Hollow and recommends trying to guess who did it with your friends! 

Alina Virga (Asst. Stage Manager) is a BA Theatre Production Major and is so excited to be working on her third show at FAU! She worked on By Any Other Name (Stage Manager) and Pirates of Penzance (Assistant Stage Manager). Other credits include Disney's Frozen (Slow Burn Theatre Company), All the Natalie Portmans (Thinking Cap Theatre), and Oklahoma! (First Presbyterian's Kirk Singers). Enjoy the show and stay curious!

Isabella Cotte (Asst. Stage Manager) is a senior BA Theatre major with a minor in Film at Florida Atlantic University. She is excited to be part of this production and continue developing her skills within acting and stage management. Previous FAU credits include Dresser for The Tempest and Usher for several other productions here. Isabella is passionate about theatre, film, storytelling and hopes you enjoy the show!

Roselene Dufresne (Deck Supervisor) is a sophomore BA Theatre major from Lauderhill and is thrilled to be a part of another production at FAU. This will be her seventh mainstage production at FAU. She has worked on multiple productions as run/props crew, follow spot, deck supervisor, and ASM. She was also ASM for the BUTC’s production of Evermore High and recently elected as the club’s Technical Director. She is excited for you to see the show and hopes you enjoy!

Jamie Levesque (Light Board Operator) is a sophomore BFA in Design and Technology major at Florida Atlantic University and is stoked to be a part of her fifth production. She was seen in 1776 (Light Board Operator),Tartuffe (Sound Operator)The Possibilities(Lighting Designer) , andThe Tempest(Light Board Operator). Previous Credits includeBoeing Boeing, The Addams Family,and Almost,Maine(Lighting Designer). Jamie would like to thank her friends for their support!

Cats Lashenka (Sound Operator A1) is a junior and almost senior BA in technical theatre production. This is Cats third show at FAU the other two being Pirates of Penzance (A2) and By Any Other Name (A1). He hopes you enjoy the show!

Nick Russo (Carpenter)

Paisley Kinkade (Crew) is a junior BFA Musical Theatre student is so excited to be assisting the scene transitions in the run crew! Her previous credits include: Myrtle (By Any Other Name), Kate (Pirates Of Penzance), Joseph Hewes (1776), audience plant (One Man Two Guvnors), and Logainne  (Spelling Bee)! She is so excited to get to share this amazing show with audiences!! 

Zachary Simpson (Crew) is a Sophomore BFA in Musical Theatre and is crewing his 3rd show at FAU. He was seen as in By Any Other Name (Demitrius) at FAU, and Pirates of Penzance (Pirate). Previous credits also include An Evening of Culture (Luther Carson) and Footloose (Travis). 

Ananda Garces (Crew)  is a Sophomore BFA in Musical Theatre major and is excited to be a part of her first production at FAU. She hopes you love the hard work everybody has put in this amazing show!

Rihanna Campbell (Hair & Makeup Asst.)

Sara Martinez (Wardrobe Head) is a senior BFA in Musical Theatre and is so happy to be a part of this wonderful production. She was seen as a Female Understudy in Pirates of Penzance, and she has been a Dresser for 1776 and Freaky Friday. She hopes you enjoy the show!

Jayden Terrell (Costume Asst.)

Darnell Ginn (Dresser) is delighted to be apart of this production. Previous credits include Caesar Rodney in  1776 , Grunt in  Firebringer , Noel Gruber in  Ride the Cyclone , and most recently, Samuel in Pirates Of Penzance.  Over the summer, he served as a assistant choreographer with Don’t Miss a Beat Theatre Company, where he enjoyed inspiring the next generation of performers. Darnell is grateful for the chance to assist in bring this story to life. and promises not to start singing showtunes in the lobby… probably.

Carly Brown (Dresser)  is so excited to be a dresser for the Hollow. She has previously been apart of shows such as Pirates of Penzance as Mabel, The Courier in 1776, and she has even been able to experience other paths such as co- choreographing a new musical called By Any Other Name. This show is a joy and she can’t wait for you all to see it!  

Tino Lennox (Dresser)

Claudia Hammes (Dresser)

Lumivel Ramos (Dresser and Usher) proudly representing Port St. Lucie County, is entering her Senior year as a B.A. Theatre major and is thrilled to be apart of her second Mainstage Production at FAU. Her acting credits include The Tempest (Gonzalo), BUTC’s Evermore High (Fairy Godmother) and Happiness Gym at TheatreLab (FAU). She is thrilled to be learning so much from this production, and hopes you enjoy the show!

Jailyn Santiago (Props Crew) is entering her junior year as a BFA Design and Tech major. This is her first time crewing at FAU and is excited to be part of this show! Her previous tech credits include It’s a Wonderful Life at Broward College as the stage manager and light board operator for Our Lady of 121st Street!

Marissa Spurr (House Manager) is a Senior BFA Musical Theatre Major and is so excited to be the House Manager for this production of The Hollow. You may have previously seen her in productions such as The Pirates of Penzance (Edith) and By Any Other Name (Celia), as well as the Assistant Stage Manager for The Tempest. She hopes you enjoy the show!

Sadie Scardino (Usher)

Jasmine Wright (Usher)

Rayna Bruno (Usher)

Hallie Ely (Usher)

Sheila Rios (Usher)

Stephanie Bruzon (Usher) is a musician, writer, and actor pursuing a BA in Theatre at FAU. Her recent credits include LabRabs at Theatre Lab, Hamlet at Sol Theatre, Stage Awakenings at The Kravis Center, and The Tempest at FAU. For The Hollow, she is happy to be ushering every show and helping out in the costume shop. 

Juliette Belliveau (Usher)